Carbon dioxide
Test Information
Test Name
Carbon dioxide
Synonyms
Total CO2; pCO2
Preferred Specimen
Blood Gas Syringe (Hospital) / Full unopened Heparin (Community - refer to Bicarbonate)
Testing Location
PLBOP; PLWHK; PLR; PLT
Turn Around Time
1 day
Collection Information
Main Lab Only
Yes
Patient Requestable
Yes
Preparation
- Hospital: Blood gas syringe requests URGENT process within 10 mins of collection.
- Community requests: BICA Heparin tube must be full, must not be exposed to Air - Refer to Bicarbonate
Processing Information
Registration Code
BGAS
Notes
- Heparin tube must be full
- DO NOT share sample; dedicated tube required
Site Specific Notes
- Waikato
Refer patient to Waikato Hospital Laboratory (0800 452 283), Register COMS &WHL